The Educational Forum · 2018 · 21 citations · 24 references
EducationCurriculumTeachingLanguage EducationLanguage PedagogySecond Language EducationCritical ThinkingEnglish Language Learner SupportEnglish Language LearningEnglish Language TeachingLanguage Teacher EducationCritical Thinking CompetenceCritical Thinking CompetenciesCritical Thinking CurriculumCritical Thinking InstructionEnglish Language Learner InstructionEnglish Language LearnersEnglish Language Teacher EducationTeaching For Critical Thinking
Survey research tested the hypothesis that teachers support less rigorous curriculum for English language learners (ELLs) than for general-education (GE) students. Participating teachers worked in urban schools with large populations of ELLs. Teachers rated descriptions of instructional activities that differed in demand for critical thinking (CT), a proxy for rigor of curriculum. Teachers favored less rigorous curriculum for ELL students, especially concerning high-CT activities. Such beliefs likely contribute to achievement gaps between ELLs and GE students.
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